Microsoft Windows NT, Windows 2000, and Windows XP, are rapidly becoming the network operating system (NOS) infrastructure of choice in large enterprises.
According to Microsoft, Windows 2000 and Windows XP is designed to let organizations increase the value of existing investments while lowering overall computing costs. What does that mean for you, the network administrator? You will be able to do more with less, thanks to improvements in the OS. For example, Windows 2000 simplifies administration and management, strengthens security, and extends interoperability. In fact, Active Directory provides a centralized method for managing users, groups, security services, and network resources. It also provides several standard interfaces, allowing interoperability with a variety of applications and services.
